- F.3d is the abbreviation for the Federal Reporter, third series, which is the reporter containing this opinion. - 193 is the page in the reporter where this opinion begins. - 2d Cir. is the designation for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Most people can see the faint bluish line of their radial artery; place your fingertips here. Count the beats for 1 minute. Or, if you have a short attention span, count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. During your workout, take your pulse about every 15 minutes and be sure to concentrate. You may want to slow down or even stop while you take your pulse.
Verify the identity of your patient, and then follow these steps: 1  Have the patient extend his/her arm, and take the patientâs hand. Slide your index and middle finger along the thumb to the hollow of the wrist to locate the radial artery. 2  Apply pressure with your fingertips until you can feel the patientâs pulse. Once you feel a regular heart rate, count the number of beats you feel in thirty seconds. Multiply the result by two to get the patientâs pulse. If the patientâs heart rate is not regular, you will need to count the beats for a full minute. Record the results in the patientâs chart as directed. Wash your hands properly. There are several indicators of an abnormal pulse. For adults, the pulse rate should be between sixty and eighty beats per minute.